The bill amends Section 40-8.9-9 of the General Laws to establish a long-term-care rebalancing system reform goal. It authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to implement resource eligibility limits of $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples for individuals with long-term-care needs who reside at home. The bill requires that Medicaid-certified assisted living facilities and adult day service providers report semi-annually to the EOHHS regarding the number of persons served each month and the certification categories of those patients for the prior six months. The act emphasizes a person-centered approach, promoting individual choice and access to supportive services in community settings. It aims to implement these reforms by July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
6074: 40-8.9-9